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HomeOld Cairo And Khalili Bazar Walking Tour
Description
Take the opportunity to enjoy exploring the heart of Cairo, the holy Christian places where Jesus lived when he was a child. Old Cairo is an essential step on the tour of the holy family in Egypt. Then enjoy meandering through the narrow streets of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and hunt for souvenirs.
Highlights
- Fortress of Babylon ruins
- Shopping in Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
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- Pick up at 9:00 AM by your private tour guide, then transfer by modern AC van along the Nile’s East Bank where Old Cairo is located, also known as Masr Al-Qadima. Its heart is Coptic Cairo—home to a crumbled Roman fortress and numerous early medieval Coptic churches.
- See the ruins of the Fortress of Babylon and the hanging church which was erected on its towers.
- Visit St Sergius Church and see the crypt of the holy family.
- Go to the Synagogue and see one Islamic monument, either Amr Ibn Aas Mosque or Ibn Tolun Mosque.
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a Nile view or at a restaurant in Al Azhar Park which is also a good chance to walk in the park and admire the panorama of Islamic Cairo.
- Proceed to Khan Khalili Market, which is one of the most interesting bazaars in Cairo. It is famous for its unusual oriental souvenirs and handicraft. The medieval atmospheres of this market offers a glimpse into what medieval markets were once like.
- Free time for walking in Muizz street, which is a part of Fatimid Cairo.
- Free time to stay at one of the old café shops such as El Fishawy café. Try Drinking Hibiscus, Karakadee, Hilba, Sahlab or any of the delicious typical Egyptian beverages.
What's Included
- Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- lunch at a good quality restaurant
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- All service charges & taxes
- Sanitisers
- Face masks upon request
What's Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
- Optional places such as the Coptic Museum, Gayer Anderson Museum, Muizz street mosques, in case you want to visit any of mentioned places pay its ticket
- Beverages not mentioned
Know before you go
- In case of pick up from either Heliopolis or 06th of October Areas, there is a supplement of $10 per person would apply. In the case of a single tourist, it is 20$.
Meeting Point
Cairo, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person | |
| 2 To 6 | USD 80 Per Person |
| Solo Traveller | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 145 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 80 / person